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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.42, 1,209.30 and 739.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.42, 1,209.30 and 739.44 is: 1,106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.42 : 1,209.30 = 739.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.42/1,209.30 = 739.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.42x = 1,209.30 × 739.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.42x = 894,204.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,204.79/808.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.11

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